Build Opinion

[JohanAngel]

Hello everyone,

 

I've had a discussion about this build a while ago on this same forum, but I would like to have some further advice from someone, since I've had an idea.

My build is this:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hhgQgL
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hhgQgL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $9.99) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($71.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  (Purchased For $35.00) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($48.49 @ B&H) 
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (Purchased For $37.99) 
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($38.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $301.84
 

Now, I do want to add a video card, a cheap one that does not go higher than 30$, for which I was thinking about a new GT 710 or was looking for something used (like 750Ti) for the same price.

My idea was to, instead of picking that Pentium and that motherboard, have a combination of a cheaper motherboard and mount on it a more expensive CPU like an i3 6th or 7th generation (6100 or 7100). This is done considering that my budget is limited to 300/350, nothing more, since this computer is not directly mine, but is for a friend.

The computer will be utilized for web browsing (like social media or usual browsing) and watching some HD movies both locally and online.

 

I would like to have your opinion on this.

 

Thank you in advance

[TechRicalx]

For not going over the 30$ limit i think the gt 710 is a good option for web browsing.

 

But since it's a web browsing computer I wouldn't go for an i3 becose it wouldn't make a big diffrence anyways.

 

[COUPER MILLAR]

If all it will be used for is online browsing and movies the onboard graphics should be more then sufficient to take care of your needs. 

[Qwweb]

7 minutes ago, JohanAngel said:

Now, I do want to add a video card, a cheap one that does not go higher than 30$, for which I was thinking about a new GT 710 or was looking for something used (like 750Ti) for the same price.

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The computer will be utilized for web browsing (like social media or usual browsing) and watching some HD movies both locally and online.

The iGPU would be fine for web browsing and movies.

[DarkBlade2117]

Keep the Pentium G4560 and don't get a GT 710. The Onboard CPU performs ahead of and the only "cheap" GPU that is ahead of the onboard GPU ios the GT 730/740 but at taht point find a used 750Ti for $50. If this is used for web browsing ect though, the onboard GPU is plenty.

If you ever want to game at a later date, it won't be anything to add a GPU.

[JohanAngel]

What about the Pentium vs i3 situation?

Why should i keep the Pentium? Wouldn't it make any difference on the long run?